A friend recently told me the best way to get my ideas and information out there would be in a Blog! Being almost computer illiterate it took me a while to get to grips with whether it would be something I could do!!! I think my friend was trying to tell me in a polite way 'to get with the times'!!! Thanks Sandra!!!
Anyway having now set up this page and my profile (I think!) even with a photo, I plan to update and give out information about Reflexology with the hope that you will all learn to love it as much as I do.
I am very excited about not only the information and experience I have gained in the last 18 months but also about the future. I am doing a certificate course on Facial Reflexology in Sept so I will update you with those details later in the year. I am also keen to try to bridge the gap between western medicine and complimentary therapies, as I feel it is important for people to know that they can work very well together.
I have been lucky to have met some wonderful new friends during my journey to become a Reflexologist and we meet up every couple of weeks to talk about how we can improve on the treatments we give and to give each other ideas and support for current and future clients (along with a coffee and a lunch of course!!) In between these 'meetings' we also support each other with treatment 'swaps' which has been great!
Well now I would like to introduce you to Reflexology and why I love it so much.
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is the use of touch, usually on the feet, hands, ears, face, head or scalp, in which the area being stimulated is thought to correspond to a map of the whole body. In this way working on specific areas can influence other areas of the body.
A reflexology treatment means more than working on your feet. It is actually working with the person, attempting to fight any imbalance in the system. The stimulation on the reflex areas clears blocked energy pathways throughout the body enabling organs and glands to function properly and in a holistic way. When a blockage is removed from one area, this in turn promotes the free flow of energy to a related area. It can show benefits to the physical body or the emotional body.
A reflexology treatment is useful for achieving and maintaining health and enhancing well being, as well as for relieving symptoms or causes of illness and disease. It is a way of maintaining balance, aiding relaxation and triggering the bodies own inate self healing capacity.
The proven benefits of reflexology are:
Reduces Stress
Balances the nervous system
Improves sleep quality
Boosts lymphatic function
Improves circulation
Detoxifies the body
Enhances the body's natural healing process
Affects all body systems
Increases vitality
Who can benefit from Reflexology?
Reflexology is suitable for all ages and may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. ( for example: Asthma, Migraines, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Menopause, Infertility, Digestive problems, Insomnia to name a few!)
Reflexology helps us to cope on a physical, mental and emotional level, thereby encouraging us to heal and maintain health in all areas of our lives. After having completed a course of reflexology treatment for a specific condition, many people find it beneficial to continue with regular treatments in order to maintain health and well being.
What can I expect in my reflexology session?
On the first visit I will have a talk with you to determine your present and past health and lifestyle to ensure I provide a treatment plan most suited to you. A treatment session will last usually an hour or more.
During the treatment you will be positioned on a massage table enabling you to lie back, relax and enjoy the benefits of a reflexology session. After the treatment has been completed I will discuss my findings with you.
A course of treatment may be recommended depending on your body's needs. A series of 4-6 weekly treatments is recommended to achieve best results.
I hope this has clarified a few questions about Reflexology and I hope you look forward to and enjoy future Blogs!
Jo
